Not at all sure what to make of this – a bit odd in many respects. 750 mL corked & caged.
First off I bought this several months ago at Minks on Delk Road, Marietta, GA, USA. When I took it to the register the guy tried to convince me that this was the follow-up to Donkey Punch by Sweetwater – Jeeezzz! When challenged he told me, “that’s what the distributor told me”. Good God, my six year old knows more. Anyway…
….turbid brown pour into the Urthel stemmed tulip. Spotty head and some lace.
This is an odd bird indeed. Essentially I think it has all the characteristics of a Porter and nothing to do with a Belgian Dark. Creamy mouthfeel. A little Belgian yeast but not much else to convince me of a Belgian origin. Some mild burned malts and INDEED some chocolate.
Don’t get me wrong I love Ommegang AND I like this beer, but what IS it?? Strange.